Eric Sanders: Leading Advocate for Sexual Harassment Victims
Eric Sanders is the owner and president of The Sanders Firm, P.C., a new-generation law firm concentrating on civil rights. Before establishing his law firm, Eric was the managing attorney of another law firm in New York City. Over the past twenty years, he has counseled thousands of clients and handled a diverse range of complex legal matters, including police use of force, sexual harassment, and other related civil rights.
Working with You
Eric is devoted to working with you and making sure that your complaint is handled equitably so that you find justice. With The Sanders Firm, P.C., Eric has created a law firm with a paradigm that provides the benefits of a traditional legacy law firm without the procedural, structural, and economic inefficiencies. Everything focuses on ensuring you receive the finest ‘personal’ legal representation possible.
As a lawyer passionate about individualism and self-actualization, Eric focuses on cases where individual rights have been violated. Eric tends to represent ‘unpopular’ causes and ‘clients.’ He is devoted to finding the correct solution for each client. In working for and with you, Eric offers personal service at a variable cost significantly lower than the legacy law firm model.
Professional Organizations
As the president of The Sanders Firm, P.C., Eric is a past member of several legal professional organizations, including the National Employment Lawyer’s Association (NELA), National Employment Lawyer’s Association-New York Chapter (NELA/NY), American Bar Association (ABA), New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Eric has also served as past General Counsel to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives-New York Chapter (NOBLE/NY). As a retired police officer, he held several memberships with professional law enforcement organizations including the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
Education, Qualifications and Awards
Before creating The Sanders Firm, P.C., Eric earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Adelphi University, where he graduated with high honors. He then attended and graduated from the St. John’s University School of Law. Eric, who holds a license to practice law in the New York State and federal courts, practices in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York. Also, in connection with his representation of clients, Eric has appeared before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR), NYPD Trial Room, New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), New York City Civil Service Commission (NYCCSC), various state and local courts and other legal venues.
Over the years, Eric has received the You Can Go to College Committee Foundation Humanitarian Award, the 2016 Man of the Year Award from The Culvert Chronicles, USA, the 2016 NAACP—New York Branch Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks “Keeper of the Flame” Award, and the 2017 St. John’s University School of Law Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Alumni Service Award.
Over the years, Eric has appeared throughout the United States and been covered on several media outlets, including CBS News, NBC News, the Today Show, Fox News, ABC News, Good Morning America, ABC Nightline, CNN, MSNBC, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New York Post, the New York Daily News, and many others, as a subject matter commentator regarding police use of force, sexual harassment, and other related civil rights.
Lectures and Seminars
Eric is available to speak about the law, specifically individual civil rights and other areas. Over the years, he appeared as a panelist for a legal symposium hosted by the St. John’s University School of Law’s Journal for Civil Rights and Economic Development (JCRDE). At the “Criminal Justice in the 21st Century: The Challenge to Protect Individual Freedoms, Civil Rights, and Our Safety” symposium, he discussed “Racial Profiling, Police Accountability and Individual Rights.” Recently, he appeared as a panelist for a legal symposium hosted by the Columbia Law School Black Law Student Association (BLSA) celebrating The 23rd Annual Paul Robeson Conference titled: “Reclaim the Narrative.” He discussed “Revolutionary Art, Activism, and the Law.”
Settlements and Ongoing Litigation
Over the years, Eric, using his unique, sometimes ‘firebrand’ style, was able to recover millions of dollars for his clients. Of particular note, about eight years ago, Eric obtained a plaintiff’s verdict in Larry Jackson v. the City of New York, et al., BROOKLYN FEDERAL JURY AWARDS ‘BEATEN AND FALSELY ARRESTED’ BLACK NYPD COP $15 MILLION https://www.thesandersfirmpc.com/brooklyn-federal-jury-awards-beaten-and-falsely-arrested-black-nypd-cop-15-million/.
After nine hard-fought years, Eric settled this matter: FINALLY, CITY SETTLES NYPD ASSAULT CASE FOR $5 MILLION https://www.thesandersfirmpc.com/finally-city-settles-nypd-assault-case-for-5-million/.
In 2017, the Jackson verdict was listed in the New York Leaders in the Law, published in conjunction with New York Magazine using data compiled on LexisNexis, as the eighth highest civil rights verdict in New York between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2016. Of particular note, Eric was the only solo practitioner and of color. The Jackson verdict remains one of the highest civil rights verdicts in the United States.
Eric continues to achieve significant settlements for his clients, addressing issues such as race discrimination, ‘quid pro quo’ sexual harassment, and failure to accommodate nursing mothers’ rights in the workplace. His dedication to justice ensures that his clients receive fair and just resolutions, making a tangible difference in their lives.
Why Choose Eric Sanders?
Selecting Eric Sanders means choosing a dedicated, experienced advocate who will fight tirelessly for your rights. His extensive legal experience, proven track record, and client-focused approach make him ideal for individuals seeking justice in sexual harassment cases. At The Sanders Firm, P.C., you are not just a case number but a valued client deserving of the finest legal representation.
